R 061750Z JUN 18
MARADMIN 318/18
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/2018 LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) PRIDE MONTH//
POC/CHADWICK, M. L./CAPT/CMC MPE/COMM 703-784-9371/MICHELLE.CHADWICK@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Purpose.  LGBT Pride Month is celebrated each year during the month of June.
2.  Background.  The Marine Corps is committed to living the values we defend, treating everyone equitably, and with dignity and respect.  The Marine Corps is committed to promoting an environment free from personal, social, or institutional barriers that prevent its workforce from rising to the highest level of responsibility possible.  Therefore, commanders are encouraged to take time to recognize the 2018 LGBT Pride Month and to promote participation in observance events both on base and in the local community.
3.  Questions concerning this topic can be directed to the POC above.
4.  Release authorized by SES M. R. Strobl, Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Acting.//